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Veenker Family History

Veenker Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Venner, Venier, Boenker, Blenker, Beeker, Zenker, Denker, Meeker

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Where is the Veenker family from?

You can see how Veenker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veenker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Veenker families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Veenker's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Veenker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veenker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Veenker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veenker. 72% of Veenker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Veenker women worked as a Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Veenker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Veenker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veenker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 89 immigration records available for the last name Veenker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Veenker. For the veterans among your Veenker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veenker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Veenker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Veenker in 1964 was 77, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veenker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veenker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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